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North Petherton

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About

North Petherton ward encompasses the town of North Petherton and several surrounding villages, situated on the eastern edge of the Somerset Levels. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land, with the River Parrett flowing through its western boundary. Local governance is centred on the town council, with services supporting a primarily residential community.

The ward includes the hamlet of Huntworth, known for its historic bridge and mill. A notable local feature is the annual North Petherton Carnival, part of the wider Somerset circuit, which involves elaborate illuminated processions. The area's landscape is largely flat, typical of the Levels, with views towards the Quantock Hills to the northwest.

Area overview

On average North Petherton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Petherton is £57,277 per year. There are 4 schools in North Petherton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Petherton is home to around 10,456 people, with a population density of about 153.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Petherton Population
10,456
Population density
153.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.44(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(+17%)
Public order
9.66(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Other theft
6.31(+12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,353
89.4%
Other White
707
6.76%
Other
64
0.61%
Irish
40
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.32%
Total population: 10,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,501
30.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,621
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,341
16.18%
No qualifications
1,183
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,622
38.73%
Owns outright
1,316
31.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
640
15.28%
Other social rented
291
6.95%
Social rents from council
171
4.08%
Total households: 4,188

Property prices in North Petherton

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in North Petherton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,750 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Petherton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Petherton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached56£383,500£3,073
Flats3£143,000£2,270
Semi-Detached42£262,000£3,206
Terraced27£232,500£2,840

10 years median price trend in North Petherton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Petherton.

All postcodes in North Petherton

TA70BW

Maunsel Road

TA66RF

Heathfield Close

TA66EZ

Kerry Close

TA66TY

Holly Close

TA66NW

Taunton Road

TA35AP

Hitchings Lane

TA70AU

Church Road

TA70DY

Huntworth Lane

TA70DN

Chadmead

TA66PU

Whiting Lane

TA66TD

High Street

TA66NN

Taunton Road

TA66ZP

Lea Road

TA70DX

Beam Wireless Station

TA66SA

Fore Street

TA52RQ

Maranta Court

TA66GL

Saxony Place

TA66XG

Ivory Road

TA66LE

Rhyne Bridge

TA66SQ

Rectory Close

TA66DB

Sterling Way

TA70DG

Hedging Lane

TA66RD

Bridgwater Road

TA52FJ

Bulrush Path

TA66GJ

Stockmoor Drive

TA66QW

Baymead Meadow

TA52SS

Viking Close

TA52GB

Celandine Way

TA70DS

Adder Lane

TA52RP

Nepeta Walk

TA66RL

Hardings Close

TA66WZ

Connemara Street

TA66TT

Alder Close

TA70AQ

Marsh Lane

TA52DA

Tansey Court

TA52BZ

Foxglove Walk

TA66GA

Shetland Court

TA66TP

Binding Close

TA66PR

Bridgwater Road

TA52EY

Clover Way

TA66QX

Meade Close

TA52GH

Lilliana Way

TA66QJ

School Fields

TA66FT

Longhorn Drive

TA66SR

Portman Road

TA52BX

Sorrel Drive

TA66NQ

High Street

TA66QY

Parkfield Close

TA66DG

Sable Drive

TA70AP

Railway Cottages

TA28RG

Mill Lane

TA70AN

Huntworth Lane

TA70DA

North Petherton

TA70AH

Follet Close

TA35AJ

Outwood

TA66SD

Hammet Street

TA66TA

Quantock Close

TA52SE

Bellis Avenue

TA66LN

North Petherton

TA66QU

Sunnybrow Close

TA66FD

Orkney Close

TA35AU

Locketts Barton

TA66NA

Newton Road

TA28RN

North Petherton

TA66FG

Teeswater Walk

TA52RR

Willstock Way

TA70DF

Hedging

TA66WR

Sika Walk

TA52GX

Bilberry Lane

TA52FN

Mallow Court

TA66QP

Broadlands Avenue

TA70BQ

Church Road

TA66QT

Broadlands Avenue

TA51AY

Buncombe Hill

TA66GU

Sultan Court

TA66TH

Milestone Close

TA52FE

Larkspur Road

TA66RB

Princess Close

TA66NR

Taunton Road

TA70BH

Middlemoor Drove

TA66NF

Cliff Road

TA66TG

Old Road

TA66YQ

Pintail Avenue

TA70BT

Coxhill

TA66WG

Merino Way

TA52SD

Cosmos Drive

TA70BY

Tuckerton

TA66RZ

Fore Street

TA70DE

Hedging

TA66NT

Hyde Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.